@Leodian - it actually was demolished during the construction of the Leeds Station South Entrance, while they used this whole area as storage for building materials that were shipped up the river to the building site. Many people complained when they heard this was going to happen, and received a letter saying sorry, but it's going to go.

So imagine my and others' surprise when, after the LSSE was completed, the stones were put back together and the arch returned! I don't know the story about why they put it back - I find it hard to believe a construction company would do it just out of the goodness of their hearts.

RichD wroteColon@Leodian - it actually was demolished during the construction of the Leeds Station South Entrance, while they used this whole area as storage for building materials that were shipped up the river to the building site. Many people complained when they heard this was going to happen, and received a letter saying sorry, but it's going to go.

So imagine my and others' surprise when, after the LSSE was completed, the stones were put back together and the arch returned! I don't know the story about why they put it back - I find it hard to believe a construction company would do it just out of the goodness of their hearts.